Shokubun Co., Ltd. Revises Down FY2026 Earnings Forecast
Shokubun Co., Ltd. (TSE:9969) has revised its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 downward, citing weaker-than-expected user growth and one-time costs related to cashless payment infrastructure.
| Item | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | JPY 6.53bn | JPY 6.01bn | -8.0% |
| Operating Profit | JPY 119M | JPY 28M | -76.5% |
| Ordinary Income | JPY 107M | JPY 17M | -84.1% |
| Net Profit | JPY 87M | -32M | — |
| EPS | JPY 4.96/share | -2.11/share | — |
The company attributed the revision to a significant shortfall in active user growth projections, which offset gains from a price increase implemented in April 2024. While per-customer spending rose following the price adjustment, the anticipated expansion in the user base fell materially short of initial expectations. Additionally, Shokubun incurred one-time charges related to equipment disposal stemming from its transition to cashless payment systems. Management stated it pursued cost controls and expense management measures, but these efforts proved insufficient to offset the revenue decline’s impact on profitability.
The revision signals a challenging operating environment for Shokubun. Operating profit is forecast to contract 76.5%, while net profit is expected to swing to a loss of JPY 32M, compared to the previously projected JPY 87M profit. Ordinary income (keijo rieki), a Japan-specific metric capturing non-operating financial items, is also projected to decline 84.1%. The earnings miss reflects both structural headwinds in user acquisition and near-term transition costs, warranting close monitoring by investors tracking the company’s ability to stabilize growth and return to profitability.
Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版
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